MagpieMadness offers beautiful hand-made jewelry that is fashionable and affordable. I specialize in turquoise, crystal, pearls and semi-precious gems. I really enjoy working with silver, vintage bronze, and antiqued copper. Each piece is carefully crafted in my studio with attention given to style, design, and quality. Magpie creates wedding party jewelry, offers home parties, and provides custom-design.

Now here on Etsy--you'll find many more pieces--earrings and delicate chains than what appear on this site.

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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

This gorgeous Smoke Quartz pendant is suspended from 30.5 inches of antiqued brass chain (pendant falls an additional 2 inches). I topped the quartz stone with vintage bronze filigree accents and a Swarovski crystal. The necklace chain is finished by the lobster clasp with tiny swarovski bicone crystals. Each pendant stone is slightly different in natural variations. I can make several more, but don't wait too long. I'm taking all my skinny chains to Oktoberfest soon.

You're going to want to add this to your jewelry collection when you see how well it accentuates so many outfits.

Do let me know if you want it shortened or lengthened.To buy on Etsy now, click here.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Feel the frothy lace gathered at the wrists and ankles...in the Victorian times a proper lady was bedecked with lace and layers and layers of fine spun garments. It must have taken an eternity just to undress for bed. No wonder so many of the upper crust had personal ladies maids.

Our Old Lace, however, is much more simple. Golden wheat colored coin pearls, champagne colored czech glass crystal beads, vintage brass finished connectors and links, and a pineapple quartz teardrop right at the bottom of the Y. Fits close to the neck at 16.5 inches in length. I added a two inch extender chain. If that's not enough, text/email me and I'll make it longer (or can easily work in a few extra beads for added length).

Monday, July 29, 2013

Today I give you a Limerick, a poem in Imperial Jasper stones and antiqued brass wire and chain. Four of the stones are a brighter green, while the 2nd stone from the middle is an off-set whiter stone. Necklace is 19 inches to the lobster clasp. Let me know if you'd like it longer or shorter. $31

Coordinating earrings are 2 inches from brass hooks (nickel and lead free) to the bottom of the Imperial Jasper stone. $12

Click here https://www.etsy.com/listing/158060571/limerick-imperial-jasper-green-stone to buy on my Etsy shop or call/text me to come by the studio.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Six A.M.,
Sat down on excavation gravel
by juniper and desert S.P. tracks
interstate 80 not far off
between trucks
Coyotes—maybe three
howling and yapping from a rise.
Magpie on a bough
Tipped his head and said,"Here in the mind, brotherTurquoise blue.I wouldn’t fool you.Smell the breezeIt came through all the treesNo need to fearWhat’s aheadSnow up on the hills westWill be there every yearbe at rest.A feather on the ground—The wind sound—Here in the Mind, Brother,Turquoise Blue"

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Let's go over the moon together with these lovely white shell pearl earrings. Soft and feminine--a favorite go-to pair for sure. I wire wrapped the earrings in titanium colored wire (copper core) and hung them on surgical steel 1.5 inch kidney wires. I can easily switch out for surgical steel french hooks, just let me know.

Over the Moon...Antiqued Silver (Surgical Steel) and White Shell Pearl Dangling Earrings. To buy email me or click here to see on Etsy. Locals, if you want to come by, we can avoid shipping charges!

Monday, July 8, 2013

This is a lovely very dark purple cultured freshwater pearl necklace in vintage style brass and/or earrings in the same pearl, Swarovski crystal and vintage bronze filigree accents. Necklace is 27 inches to the pendant. Earrings hang 1.5 inches from the top of the leverback.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Fun and sassy these antiqued silver earrings feature hammered links
and 6mm Light Azore Swarovski Bicone Crystals. Would look great with
Blue Diamond necklace. Locals, feel free to come by the shop, or out of towners, buy on Etsy!

All About Magpie

Magpie Madness emerged from my love of turquoise, my search for quality jewelry at affordable prices, and my desire to create opportunities for you too. My son Ian, while gazing at rows upon rows of beads exclaimed, "Mom, I'm a magpie; I like shiny things!" It was a natural fit because he rarely stops talking. The name clicked.

When you find the perfect piece(s), please send me an email with your contact information (make sure I'm on your accepted addresses so I do get your email) and I will send you a PayPal invoice. Be a Magpie!I ship within 24 hours of confirmed payment.

I recently added a small collection of Magpies to Etsy! So, you can shop there, too! But, if you're looking for more necklaces, especially chunkier styles, browse this blog.